Alfred "Al" Shaw

Alfred “Al” Shaw, aged 91, was the beloved husband of the late Gloria. He was the son of the late Alfred Shaw and late Marie Shaw, and brother of the late Joseph (Nancy). Alfred is survived by his children: Al, Jerry (Nita), the late Susan (Mark), Joseph (Kim), and Scott (Denise). As a loving grandfather, he cherished moments with Rebecca (Matthew), Michael (Nikki), Bryan, Megan, Kristin, Mark (Katie), Andrea (Mihir), Jenna (Anthony), Nicholas (Caroline), Natalie (Bobby), Audrey, Lauren (Joe), Mitchell, Hannah, and Scott.  Alfred was also an adoring great-grandfather to Brayden, Jaxson, Lila, and Joey. He leaves behind sister-in-law’s Bernice, Dolores, Kathy, and brother-in-law Richard, as well as his special niece Michelle and numerous other nieces, nephews, and loving extended family members survive him.  Alfred was born in and spent his early life in Brooklyn, New York. Alfred was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, where he became a Blimp aviation instructor for anti-submarine warfare.  

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Alfred’s Celebration of Life Details: Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday August 14, in Livonia and Southfield, Michigan. 

• Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13th (time TBD) at Fred Wood Funeral Home, 36100 Five Mile Road, Livonia MI 48154. 
• The funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, August 14th, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia. 
• Alfred will be laid to rest with his bride and family at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. 
• In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.